The School District of Tomahawk is seeking applications for a School Social Worker starting with the 2026-27 school year.
QUALIFICATIONS
A Master's degree in social work.
Such alternatives to the above as the Board of Education and/or Superintendent of Schools may find appropriate and acceptable.
REPORTS TO
Director of Special Education/Pupil Services
JOB GOAL
To provide a link between student, school, home, and community to effectively meet the adaptive, social-emotional, behavioral, personal, family, and community needs of students.
DISTRICT RESPONSIBILITIES
Coordinator for the Homeless and Title III programs
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
Identifies and assesses academic problems through analysis of factors impinging on student adjustment, including factors in the home, school, and community.
Serves as a liaison between families and the school to positively promote collaborative processes in educational planning for students by encouraging parent/guardian participation in the school setting.
Completes psychosocial assessments to assist in the determination of special education services.
Determines and implements appropriate therapeutic strategies to effect changes in behavioral social interactions of students and their families.
Collaborates with school staff and other school system personnel in implementing strategies to promote student learning.
Participates as a member of the Collaborative Team process, IEP (Individual Education Plan), MLSS (Multi-Leveled Systems of Supports), and other school-based teams to develop interventions for promoting student academic success.
Serves on both school-based and system-wide committees to address educational issues, adjustment problems, safety issues, and program development for students.
Provides crisis intervention services as part of the crisis team.
Conducts staff development and/or consultation on issues related to social, emotional, and environmental factors that impact learning.
Develops programs to address parent/guardian participation in the school and student engagement in the educational process.
Conducts classroom meetings, psycho-educational social skills groups, and classroom presentations on identified areas of concern for students.
Maintains required clinical records and submits appropriate documents for statistical reports with adherence to program standards in school social work.
Conducts home visits related to establishing communication and positive connections between the parent/guardian and school setting around identified issues.
Provide assessment, intervention, and support services for students and families impacted by substance abuse, drug usage, and related behavioral or mental health concerns.
Collaborate with school personnel, community agencies, and family members to promote student well-being, connect families with appropriate resources and treatment services, and support prevention and early intervention efforts related to alcohol and drug use within the home environment.
Completes classroom observations.
Serves as liaison with community agencies and assists in fostering communication between schools, parents/guardians, and community leaders.
Locates and mobilizes community resources to support the educational programs.
Attends meetings and professional development activities as required.
Perform such other tasks and assume such other responsibilities as may from time to time be assigned by the Director of Learning Support.